US Bridges

SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook

Fair

Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania · Moosic Boro .3 M E TR 11 · Structure no. 000000000020636

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,285
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,285 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,115 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0502 TR 502
CrossesSpring Brook
LocationMoosic Boro .3 M E TR 11
RouteState Highway 502
CountyLackawanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.35161, -75.72279
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,285 (2023)
Projected traffic7,115 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook carry?

About 5,285 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0502 TR 502 over Spring Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.